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The Dating Playbook (The Boyfriend Project #2)
Author: Farrah Rochon

 


About the Author

 


USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. She has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons.

For more information, visit her website: farrahrochon.com,

and find her on Facebook: /farrahrochonauthor,

Twitter and Instagram: @FarrahRochon.

 

 

Raves for Farrah’s smart and swoon-worthy rom-coms:


‘A total knockout: funny, sexy, and full of heart’ Kirkus

‘Fun, heartfelt, and totally relatable’ Abby Jimenez

‘Rochon’s books are always witty, hot, and engaging’ Buzzfeed

‘A smart, sexy and completely modern romance’ Kwana Jackson

‘Farrah Rochon writes intensely real characters with flaws and gifts in equal measure’ Nalini Singh

‘Farrah Rochon deftly explores what it means to go viral, the unique joys of strong female friendships, and the particular struggles of Black women in the workplace, all within a great love story’ Jasmine Guillory

‘Farrah Rochon writes delectable love stories with characters so warm that I want to hang out with them in real life’ Andie J. Christopher

‘Swoon-worthy romance, the power of true friendship, and a grand gesture that makes your heart sigh with pure satisfaction. Absolutely a must-read summer romance!’ Priscilla Oliveras

‘The Boyfriend Project is rom-com joy . . . Rochon is incisively funny, gifted at winging between laugh-out-loud scenarios, crackling banter, and pointed social commentary. Grade: A’ Entertainment Weekly

‘There’s so much to love in this – smart, highly competent and sexy romantic leads, strong female friendships and a dose of intrigue – and it kicks off what promises to be an excellent series’ NPR

‘The Boyfriend Project is a wonderful mix of what I love in romance: romantic tenderness, great chemistry, bright individuals, expertise in their jobs, deep friendships with secondary characters, and excellent conflict between them leading to great trust-building’ Frolic

‘Funny, fresh, sexy, and heartfelt. This is my new favorite romance series!’ Suzanne Brockmann

 

 

By Farrah Rochon


The Boyfriend Project

The Dating Playbook

 

 

About the Book

 


The dating game is on. And the rules just went out the window.

When it comes to personal training, Taylor Powell kicks serious butt.

Unfortunately, her bills are piling up, rent is due, and the money situation is dire. Taylor needs more than the support of her new best friends, Samiah and London.

She needs a miracle.

And Jamar Dixon might just be it. The oh-so-fine former footballer wants to get back into the NFL, and he wants Taylor to train him. There’s just one catch - no one can know what they’re doing. But when they’re accidentally outed as a couple, Taylor’s game plan is turned completely upside down.

Is Jamar just playing to win. . .or is he playing for keeps?

 

 

In memory of my big sister and best friend,

Tamara Denise Roybiskie.

You remain forever in my heart.

 

 

CHAPTER ONE


A strident clink pierced the crisp, late October evening as Taylor Powell tapped her fork against her champagne flute.

“All right, ladies. Get those glasses in the air!”

She topped off her friends’ drinks, then emptied the last of the prosecco into her glass before holding it aloft. Turning to Samiah Brooks, she said, “To you, my kickass friend. May this genius phone app you created set the tech world on fire!”

“Hear! Hear!” the third member of their trio, London Kelley, hailed as their champagne flutes met high above the fragrant Tex-Mex feast on the table.

The light of the setting sun shimmered through the pale yellow wine as Taylor brought the glass to her lips. Its rays, reflecting off the tranquil aquamarine waters of Lake Travis, provided just enough warmth to make their decision to dine on an outside deck commendable instead of foolish. Tonight’s celebration warranted a full-fledged dinner at one of Austin’s most renowned restaurants.

Its menu prices reflected its prestige, which accounted for the cement block that had settled in the pit of Taylor’s stomach.

She shouldn’t even be here. After having to choose between making the minimum payment on her Mastercard or having her Internet disconnected—the Internet won out—Taylor had decided to skip this week’s girls’ night out. She’d had her excuse primed and ready, but then Samiah texted the news that her new phone app would be featured at some swanky tech conference. She’d asked Taylor and London to help her celebrate. What kind of friend would say no?

A friend who knows she can’t afford this shit! That’s what kind!

Taylor swallowed another gulp of the pricey wine.

“So I have a question.” London gestured to Samiah with the shrimp she’d just plucked from the platter of fajitas. “I don’t want to sound like a complete Luddite, but now that your app has been chosen for this fancy-schmancy conference, what does it mean in the real world?”

“It means she’s about to make money money.” Taylor rubbed her thumb over her fingertips.

“It will take some time before I see any real money money,” Samiah said. “But this is a big deal, ladies. Big. Huge.”

“Are you purposely quoting Pretty Woman?” Taylor asked.

Samiah stuck her tongue out at her. “Always with the jokes,” she said. “Seriously, this could be life-changing. The conference chooses only ten candidates from thousands of submissions to present during the Budding Stars Showcase.” She directed her attention at London. “It’s like a surgical intern being invited to present a paper at the American Heart Association’s annual conference.”

London straightened in her chair and flicked imaginary dust from her shoulder. “I presented as an intern.”

“Of course you did,” Taylor said. “You may claim to be a pediatric surgeon, but we all know you’re really Wonder Woman.”

“Wonder Woman is sitting at this table, but I’m not her.” London held her hand up to Samiah for a high five. “You are killing it, girl.”

Taylor could hardly believe the three had only met three months ago after learning they were all dating the same guy. It had been her first and only date with Craig Milton, aka Craig Walters, aka Craig Johnson—and those were only the aliases they knew about. An instant sisterhood had formed between herself, London, and Samiah, and they’d made a pact to spend some time working on projects that brought them joy instead of worrying about dating apps or trying to find a man.

Their weekly night out ever since was damn near medicinal—a heavy dose of much needed support, understanding, and camaraderie none of them had realized they needed.

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